BOONE, Iowa—Tisha (Koenig) Porter, age 39 of Boone, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born Tisha Mae Medearis on September 23, 1983 in Des Moines, the daughter of Pamela Medearis. She was adopted by Thomas and Jane (Riley) Koenig and raised in Boone. She attended from Boone High School. Tisha was united in […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service office in Des Moines has released the most recent updated expectations for hazardous weather conditions, especially on Friday. Strong winds this afternoon have increased concern about fire conditions while stronger thunderstorms are expected to occur Friday afternoon and evening. (contributed information, NWS)

LOCAL SCHEDULE FOR TODAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACKBoone hosting Boone Invitational HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS/BOYS TRACKOgden hosting Ogden Invitational (Boone Boys will also compete) COLLEGE SOFTBALLDMACC at Clarke JV (DH)

BOONE, Iowa—The Annual Spring Omelet Breakfast returns Thursday morning to the Boone County Fair Grounds, raising money for 4-H and FFA Scholarships. This year it’s back to dining in or opting for the drive thru or pick up. Proceeds have supported 4-H and FFA scholarships for many years. Serving will be from 6:00 a.m. until […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents, averaging $3.27 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.55 per barrel […]

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BOONE, Iowa—On Wednesday March 29th Kristina Green was sworn in as First Deputy Recorder by the Honorable Judge Flynn. Newly elected Recorder, Erin Canfield, appointed Kristina First Deputy Recorder as of April 2nd, 2023. Green started with Boone County in 2018 in the Assessors Office and moved to the Recorders Office shortly after Erin Canfield […]

BOONE, Iowa—The DMACC Boone Campus Spring Theatre activity will be a presentation of three-one act plays on April 7th and 8th. Tickets cost $5 per person and may be purchased at the door. DMACC students receive free admission with their DMACC One cards.  All three plays are directed by DMACC Drama Department Professor Kay Mueller. […]